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(Eagle News) – The Department of Health has signed an agreement with the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) for the latter to help the government in the moral reformation of thousands of illegal drug dependents who have been rounded up by authorities, and are now undergoing rehabilitation. The partnership to morally and socially reform the so-called illegal drug suspects rounded up in the government’s anti-illegal drug operations was formalized on Thursday (February 23) […]
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY (Eagle News) – Muling pinaiigting ng Department of Health (DOH) ang kampanya nito sa paggamit ng iodized salt. Ito ay may temang “Goiter Sugpuin, Isip Patalinuhin, Iodized Salt Gamitin”. Layunin nito na matugunan ang iodine deficiency ng mga Pilipino partikular ng mga batang nasa elementarya. Ayon kay Chrystal Intal, resource speaker ng DOH, kailangang may sapat na iodine intake araw-araw. Ito aniya ay inirerekomenda nila hindi lamang sa mga tao kundi maging sa mga […]
QUEZON CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) – In line with Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte’s pronouncement that he will allocate P1 billion to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo has released Memorandum Circular No. 16 which mobilizes DSWD Field Offices III, VI, VII, XI and the National Capital Region (NCR) to provide medicine assistance to indigent patients/clients, pending Malacanang’s fund transfer. Sec. Taguiwalo explained that the Department of Health (DOH) has an […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ilang oras bago pumasok ang taong 2017 mas pinaigting pa ng Department Of Health (DOH) ang kampanya nito para sa ligtas na pagsalubong sa bagong taon. Muling ipina-alala ni health secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial ang pagtataas ng code white alert noon pang isang linggo na nangangahulugang full force ang mga doktor at medical staff sa lahat ng mga government hospital. Sa kanilang pag-iikot sa mga ospital, pinayuhan din nito ang […]
MANILA, Dec. 23 — More than 10,000 overseas Filipino workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who were displaced by the oil crisis in the Middle East have benefited from the government’s Relief Assistance Program (RAP). RAP is a one-time grant of financial assistance provided to each qualified affected OFW who are either staying in camps or are live-out in KSA or who have been repatriated to the Philippines but have not received their salaries or end-of-service […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) placed all the Private and Government Hospitals nationwide under Code White Alert on Wednesday (December 21) to make sure all the hospitals have enough manpower and medical supplies for the expected rise in firecracker-related injuries. A day after the announcement of Code White, Director IV of Bureau of Local Health Systems Development, Enrique Tayag gave an update on the latest firecracker victims. In his post […]
MANILA, May 16 — The Palace gave an assurance that it is strictly monitoring Zika virus in the country following reports of recent infections. In a radio interview, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said the Department of Health is on top of the situation. “Nakikita naman natin Lany na masigasig ang ating Department of Health sa pangunguna ni Secretary Janette Garin sa pagsubaybay at pagtutok sa lahat ng kaso. Kaya’t agad na na-detect at nai-report, na-quarantine, […]
MANILA, Feb. 3 — The Health Department addresses the public to remember and use ‘4S’ against Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The 4S means Search & destroy mosquito breeding places, use Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation for fever lasting more than 2 days, and Say yes to fogging when there is an impending outbreak. “The first step to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is within our homes. We should not only remember the information being delivered by DOH to […]
Bilang bahagi ng commitment na magbigay ng malawak na serbisyo publiko, nagsagawa ng blood donation activity ang Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. Katuwang sa nasabing activity ang Iglesia Ni Cristo Social Services Office, SCAN International, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Department of Health (DOH), at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Police authorities warned that violators to the long-existing firecracker ban ordinance in the city will be dealt with accordingly. Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office said the police have been monitoring and enforcing the firecracker ordinance during the holidays. She said the law is highly relevant since it guarantees the protection of lives and properties from the holiday revelries. “We have to ensure the protection of life and property especially that […]
The Department of Health (DOH) Eastern Visayas has reminded the public to be cautious when eating sea products particularly those collected from the coastal waters in the region affected by red tide toxin. DOH regional director Minerva Molon issued a reminder after knowing that a child in Carigara, Leyte die due to red tide toxin and 20 other cases have complained signs of paralytic poison. In a press conference held recently at DOH regional office […]
Local breast milk advocates remind the public of the milk code provision which specifically prohibits donation of breast milk substitutes, including infant formula and milk supplements’ even during emergencies. This was reiterated by the National Nutrition Council during the conduct of the Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) training workshop held in Cagayan de Oro city on 19-23 October 2015. Department of Health (DOH) NiE manual cites infants and children as among the most vulnerable victims of natural […]
